US Forest Service
Learn about camping and boondocking in national forests and grasslands.
Ferry Point River Access, Happy Camp, CA
Ferry Point River Access is a free, dispersed camping area offered by Klamath National Forest. It's a large flat area along the banks of Klamath River, large enough to support 10-12 full-sized RVs, with enough room for additional cars, vans, and pickup trucks. In the 1850's this area was a thriving little town with a hotel, dance hall, ferry, store and school. Pack trains came through here from the coast on their way to Scott Valley and Happy Camp.
Wingate Bar River Access, Happy Camp, CA
Wingate Bar River Access is a free, dispersed camping area offered by Klamath National Forest. It's a wide shoulder along CA-96 extending out to the riverbank. It's large enough to accommodate 10-20 full-sized RVs, with additional room for cars, vans, and pickup trucks. It's a popular with kayakers and rafters, and is also a popular fishing area.
Savage Rapids River Access, Seiad Valley, CA
Savage Rapids River Access is a free dispersed camping area offered by Klamath National Forest. It's located right at the Savage Rapids and is a popular launching point for kayaks and rafters. The camping area is a wide area off the side of CA-96. There is plenty of room for five or six full-sized RVs. There are no amenities aside from an information kiosk.
Portuguese Creek River Access, Seiad Valley, CA
Portuguese Creek River Access is a free, dispersed camping area offered by Klamath National Forest. It's a small area with a few sites just big enough for cars, vans, and pickup trucks. Trailers under 20 feet may be able to fit in. It's difficult to find because there are no signs marking this from CA-96. The map maker below notes where the entrance from the highway is.
Sluice Box River Access, Seiad Valley, CA
Sluice Box River Access offers free, dispersed camping within Klamath National Forest. There is enough room here for a few full-sized RVs, along with more room for several cars, vans, and pickup trucks. In addition to being a popular river access for kayaks and rafts, it's also an excellent site for watching birds and river otters. The Forest Service maintains a portable toilet during the summer months.
